Trump-Announced Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Immediately Disputed by Netanyahu; Iran Halts U.S. Talks Over Lebanon Strikes
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- •Trump announced on Truth Social that he had brokered a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah after speaking with Netanyahu and Hezbollah representatives, claiming both sides agreed to halt attacks.
- •Netanyahu contradicted Trump within hours, reaffirming Israel’s readiness to strike “terrorist targets” in Beirut if Hezbollah continued attacks, and stated the IDF would continue operations in southern Lebanon.
- •US officials told Axios Trump angrily rebuked Netanyahu during their call, calling him “crazy” and saying he was “saving his ass,” while Netanyahu reportedly relented with “OK, OK, just make sure everything is taken care of.”
- •Iran suspended nuclear negotiations with the US in protest over Israel’s strikes in Lebanon, with Iran’s foreign minister warning that any violation on one front would invalidate the entire ceasefire.
A dramatic public rift erupted between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday evening after Trump announced a unilateral ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, while Netanyahu swiftly contradicted the claim and reiterated Israel’s readiness to strike Beirut if attacks continued.
